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A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the welfare of separated parents and their children.
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the effectiveness of the claimant commitment under Universal Credit.
Liz Sayce OBE is being appointed interim chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
SSAC email addresses are changing from 31 March 2019.
A letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the Universal Credit (Managed Migration Pilot and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019.
Correspondence between SSAC and DWP about The Universal Credit (Managed Migration) Regulations 2018.
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC)'s independent report on Universal Credit managed migration has been published.
The SSAC is consulting on proposals to move existing claimants in receipt of a working age income-related benefit to Universal Credit.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Rt Hon Esther McVey, has announced that Professor Sir Ian Diamond has been appointed the next Chair of SSAC.
The committee calls on the UK government to do more to help young people living independently take advantage of training and employment opportunities.
The Baroness Buscombe, Minister for Work and Pensions (Lords), has confirmed 2 new appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) calls for a better understanding of how low-paid workers can progress to better-paid jobs or extra hours.
Correspondence between SSAC and DWP about Jobseeker’s Allowance hardship payments in cases involving homelessness or mental health issues.
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Employment about social security restrictions on amounts for children and certain young people.
A letter to the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work about the Personal Independence Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
This statement clarifies the role of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and its chair in the scrutiny of the proposals.
Response from the Social Security Advisory Committee to the consultation: Work, Health and Disability Green Paper: improving lives.
Response from the Social Security Advisory Committee to the consultation: Transforming our justice system: assisted digital strategy.
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Welfare Reform about proposals for Universal Credit housing costs for people aged 18 to 21.
The Minister for Welfare Delivery, Caroline Nokes MP, has appointed Bruce Calderwood to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
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